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The Angelus October 29, 2017

Thirt ieth Sunday in Ordinary Time

465 Main Street Little Falls, New Jersey 07424

Ph: 973-256-5200 Fax: 973-256-0185 www.holyangelsrc.org

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Our Lady of the Holy Angels

Roman Catholic Church

Mass Schedule

Monday-Friday 7:00 AM, 11:45 AM

Both celebrated in the Chapel.

Saturday 5:00 PM

Sunday 7:30 AM, 9:30 AM,

11:30 AM, 5:00 PM, 6:30 PM (Spanish)

Office Hours

Monday-Friday: 9:00 AM-4:30 PM

Sunday: 9:00 AM-1:00 PM

Contact Us Phone: 973-256-5200 Fax: 973-256-0185

NEW Website: www.holyangelsrc.org General E-mail: contact@holyangelscommunity.org

NEW Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/ourladyoftheholyangelscatholicchurch

Rite of Reconciliation

(Confessions)

Saturday: 3:45 PM

Confessions take place in the Church.

Other times are available by appointment.

PASTOR Msgr. T. Mark Condon x-17 frmark@holyangelscommunity.org PAROCHIAL VICAR Rev. Giovanni A. Rodriguez x-21 frgiovanni@holyangelscommunity.org

DEACON Deacon Joe Sisco x-22 deaconsisco@yahoo.com MUSIC MINISTRY Stella Crispo x-23 scrispo@holyangelscommunity.org BAPTISM Parish Office x-10 FAITH FORMATION (1-6) Trish Filiaci x-26 pfiliaci@gmail.com FAITH FORMATION SECTY Josephine Lyons x-24 jlyons@holyangelscommunity.org CONFIRMATION YEAR 1 & 2 Trish Filiaci x-26 pfiliaci@gmail.com MARRIAGE Parish Office x-10 FINANCE/OFFICE MANAGER Beverly Cuccinelli x-11 bcuccinelli@holyangelscommunity.org BULLETIN EDITOR Louise Cox bulletin@holyangelscommunity.org

DEACON Rev. Mr. Juan Fernando Vélez Toro

Bishop’s Annual Appeal

All Saints Day

Tuesday, October 31st Vigil ~ 7:30 PM in the Church

Wednesday, November 1st 7:00 AM, 11:45 AM and 7:30 PM in the Church

All Souls Day Mass of Remembrance

Thursday, November 2nd

7:30 PM in the Church

Welcome Bishop Serratelli!

Celebrant

Wednesday, November 1st at 7:30 PM

Solemnity of All Saints

(Holy Day of Obligation)

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Bulletin Submissions bulletin@holyangelscommunity.org Deadline is Wednesday at 2:00 PM for the following week’s bulletin (ten-day notice). All requests must be submitted in writing (hardcopy or e-mail). Editor reserves the right to schedule, edit or omit articles. Article submission does not guarantee publication. No “ads” are accepted, i.e. for sale, for rent, etc.

Parish “CARES Mobile” Mary Dominianni, *973-256-4109 *Please, no calls after 9:00 PM If you need transportation to keep an appointment, or to visit a relative in a nearby hospital or nursing home, please call Mary.

Visiting the Homebound and Hospitalized Please call the Parish Ministry Center and let us know that a loved one or dear friend is hospitalized or homebound.

Eucharist for the Homebound Agnes Arena, 973-256-5006 If you know of any parishioner who wishes to receive Eucharist at home, please call with the appropriate information, or have them call. We have several trained Eucharistic Ministers for the Homebound available.

Anointing of the Sick or Elderly It is generally best to call while the sick person can participate in the rite. Please call the Parish Ministry Center.

Novenas after Masses Tues.: St. Anthony & Mary, Mother of God; Thurs.: St. Jude

Music Ministry Stella Crispo, 973-256-5200 x-23 Children’s Choir: Sunday 9:30 AM; Adult Choir: Sunday 11:30 AM.

Marriage 973-256-5200 x-10 Arrangements must be made at least 1 year in advance.

Infant Baptism 973-256-5200 x-10 We strongly suggest you prepare for your baby’s baptism by attending the preparation class at least 2 months before your baby’s baptism. Both parents are required to attend. Please call the Parish Ministry Center for dates of upcoming sessions. Pre-registration is required to attend a session.

JPIC (Justice, Peace, & the Integrity of Creation Committee) Agnes Czaplinski, 973-942-7167 Please call for meeting schedule.

Rosary Society Barbara D’Allegro, 973-808-8568

Knights of Columbus Mike Vaclavicek, 973-907-3229

Weekly Readings & Faith Sharing Questions

visit: www.usccb.org/bible/index.cfm

Monday, October 30th Rom 8:12-17; Ps 68:2, 4, 6-7ab, 20-21; Lk 13:10-17

Tuesday, October 31st Rom 8:18-25; Ps 126:1b-6; Lk 13:18-21

Wednesday, November 1st Rv 7:2-4, 9-14; Ps 24:1-6; 1 Jn 3:1-3; Mt 5:1-12a

Thursday, November 2nd Wis 3:1-9; Ps 23:1-6; Rom 5:5-11 or 6:3-9; Jn 6:37-40

Friday, November 3rd Rom 9:1-5; Ps 147:12-15, 19-20; Lk 14:1-6

Saturday, November 4th Rom 11:1-2a, 11-12, 25-29; Ps 94:12-13a, 14-15, 17-18; Lk 14:1, 7-11

Sunday, November 5th Mal 1:14b—2:2b, 8-10; Ps 131:1-3; 1 Thes 2:7b-9, 13; Mt 23:1-12

1. What struck you most from this week’s readings? 2. Why do you think it struck you? 3. What ideas do you find most challenging in the text? 4. Were there any readings you don’t understand? 5. Is there any part you find difficult to accept or agree with? 6. What from the readings do you find memorable? What do

you think you will remember and carry within you in the future?

Weekly Calendar Sunday, October 29th 10:30 AM -

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM -

Faith Formation Class - Gr. 1-4 Communal Baptism Faith Formation Class - Gr. 7-8

Monday, October 30th Tuesday, October 31st - Halloween Wednesday, November 1st - All Saints Day

3:30 PM - Children’s Choir Rehearsal Thursday, November 2nd - All Souls Day

7:30 PM - Friday, November 3rd Saturday, November 4th Sunday, November 5th - Daylight Saving Time Ends 10:30 AM -

3:00 PM - Faith Formation Class - Gr. 1-4 Faith Formation Class - Gr. 5-6

Adult Choir Rehearsal

Maintenance Collection (2nd Collection on the 3rd Sunday of the month)

Helps defray the costs of rebuilding not covered by insurance and for the general improvement of parish buildings: Saint Francis Hall, Blanche Timm Center, and the School Building. Thank you for your generosity.

10/30/17 - Fundraising Committee Meeting

11/17/17 - Delightful Desserts

12/6/17 - TGI Fridays Restaurant Night

5/2/18 - Tricky Tray

Misa en Español!!! Tendremos la celebración de la Sagrada Eucaristía en Español todos los domingos 6:30 PM. Te esperamos!!!

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Mass Intentions

Sunday, October 29th 7:30 AM - 9:30 AM -

11:30 AM -

5:00 PM - 6:30 PM -

James Perkins People of the Parish Nicola Silvestri, Eugenio Occhiuzzi, John and Michael Bruno Charles Paggiole Por las intenciones de toda la comunidad (Spanish Mass)

Monday, October 30th

Tuesday, October 31st

Wednesday, November 1st 7:00 AM -

11:45 AM - 7:30 PM -

People of the Parish Attilio, Anna, Kenneth and Kevin Rovere Cecelia and Dominic Troyano

Thursday, November 2nd 7:00 AM -

11:45 AM - 7:30 PM -

All Souls All Souls Mass of Remembrance

Friday, November 3rd 7:00 AM -

11:45 AM - Fred L. Muller Winifred Mc Clusky (Liv.) and Winifred Quinn

Saturday, November 4th 5:00 PM - Mr. & Mrs. L. Rafaniello, Robert Martorano,

Mary Danza Sunday, November 5th

7:30 AM - 9:30 AM -

11:30 AM -

5:00 PM - 6:30 PM -

People of the Parish Leo Bakker Elizabeth G. Arbotante, Families of Rocco and Vincenzo Moschetta,

Bill and Fred Cassidy and Isaino Del Duca, George Collucci (35th Anniv.) Loved Ones in the Mass of Remembrance Book Por las intenciones de toda la comunidad (Spanish Mass)

7:00 AM - 11:45 AM -

7:00 AM - 11:45 AM -

7:30 PM -

People of the Parish Theresa Aug

People of the Parish Gaetano Di Benedetto Giuseppe Mitolo

Saturday, October 28th 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM -

St. Jude Mass - Book of Intentions Kathy Gallagher (6th Anniv.), Robert Martorano, Eugenio Occhiuzzi

In Memoriam, Over the Past 20 Years October 28, 1996 to November 3, 2016

James R. Castelletti, Sr. 10 28 1996 Frank Minnella 10 28 1996

Ethel Oxley 10 28 2004 Valerie De Ritis 10 28 2007 Raffaele Verde 10 28 2011

Kathleen A. Gallagher 10 29 2011 William A. Mahady 10 30 2000

Jacqueline A. Corradino 10 30 2000 Anna F. Bua 10 30 2001

Nicoletta P. Long 10 30 2016 John E. VanderBok 10 31 2004

Victoria Hahn 10 31 2014 Rose Martino 11 01 2000

Margarette M. Gaborcik 11 01 2001 Doris M. Dower 11 01 2009

Robert M. Protze 11 01 2014

William J. Flynn 11 02 1998 John J. Politz 11 02 2001 James Gray 11 02 2003

Mary T. Borino 11 02 2005 Hilda Diaz 11 02 2007

Doris Kowalskie 11 02 2008 Joseph W. Schimpf 11 02 2009

Belinda Fletcher 11 02 2011 Walter Brask 11 02 2016

Caroline Laura Tasso 11 03 1996 Michael J. Quinn 11 03 1996 Anna Rappuano 11 03 1998 Mary P. Saviola 11 03 2000

Arthur W. Rabas 11 03 2000 Dominick Palazzolo 11 03 2000

Salvatore Lopa 11 03 2004

Please Pray for Our Sick

Don Barone Corinne Barrett

Donald Capanear Lottie Cappetta

Domenica Chiricollo Rachael Cornetta Vincent Corsaro Juan D’Orville

Rachel Depadova Anthony Ditorie

Steven Domalewski Ethel Fortino

Betty Gallagher John Giordano

Bernie Giuliano Baby Tyjon Greer, Jr.

Oleh Haluszka John Luski

Tatyana Lyon Cheryl Marino

Benny Martinez Elaine McGough

Ed McKirdy Brenda McWeeney

Carlos Moroen David Murray Mary Nease Laura Nicoll

Janet O’Donnell Ricky Orefice

Rosemary Pannone Gloria Papciak Michael Pares

Bishop Frank Rodimer Teresa Shields

Jeff Sigle Mary Lou Sigle Anthony Sisco

Gisella Sisti Jay Spellman Ira Stormer

Denise Swanteck

Recently Deceased Colleen Galuska

Donna Marie Zipoy

The 2018 Mass Book is now OPEN!

There will be no mass intentions for Easter, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, All Souls, Thanksgiving and Christmas Masses. These masses will be for the “People of the Parish.”

Bishop’s Annual Appeal Diocese of Paterson

In Giving, We Receive Did you know that this year our Diocese had the largest number of men ordained to the priesthood in the country? There are currently over 50 men now enrolled in seminaries to prepare for priestly life in the Paterson Diocese. That is a tremendous blessing, but one that comes with a significant cost for room, board, tuition and other related expenses. Your support of the Bishop’s Annual Appeal helps meet the annual expenses for seminarian education. It is

a gift that will enhance the faith life of our Diocese for years to come. Please make a pledge today! For your convenience, you can make an online gift or pledge at www.2017appeal.org. Thank you!

Tabernacle Candle Attilio, Anna, Kenneth and

Kevin Rovere

Don’t Forget!! Sunday, November 5th at 2:00 AM is the end of Daylight Saving Time so turn your clocks back 1 hour.

And don’t forget to change the batteries in your smoke and CO detectors!

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My Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Msgr. T. Mark Condon

P L M R A J S , S.T.D., S.S.L., D.D.

CALLED HOME TO GOD: PASTORAL GUIDELINES FOR CATHOLIC FUNERALS

 

To all the faithful, religious, deacons and priests:

May the God of peace, who brought up from the dead …Jesus our Lord, furnish you with all that is good. (Hebrews 13:21-22)

[1] The catacombs of ancient Rome wind their way underground for three hundred and seventy-five miles. They stand in silent witness to the beliefs of the first Chris ans. When Chris ans from the first to the fi h century used these subterranean chambers to house their dead, they were deliberately distancing their burial prac ces from those of their pagan neighbors.

[2] Pagan Romans cremated their dead. They buried the ashes either in a family tomb or a common vault known as a columbarium. Chris ans, however, chose not to cremate their deceased. Instead, they followed the example of burial found in Sacred Scripture.

[3] When his beloved wife Sarah died, Abraham, the father of the Chosen People, purchased a burial plot with a cave at Machpelah in the land of Canaan. There he buried his wife (Gen 23:1-20). Isaac and Ishmael later buried Abraham in the same cave (Gen 25:9) as did Joseph, his father Jacob (Gen 50:2). Miriam (Num 20:1); Moses (Deut 34:5-8); Joshua (Josh 24:30); Samuel (1 Sam 25:1) and David (1 Kg 2:10) were all buried and not cremated. .

[4] In the me of Jesus, the Jews con nued the same burial prac ces. When Herod beheaded John the Bap st, John’s disciples came and took his body and reverently buried it in a tomb (Mt 14:12). The dead Lazarus was placed in “a cave, and a stone lay on it” (John 11:38). And, Jesus himself was buried in a new tomb, hewn out of the rock, which Joseph of Arimathea had prepared for himself (Mt 27:57-60; Mark 15:46; John 19:41-42).

[5] Chris ans followed the Jewish prac ce of burying the dead. Their pagan neighbors were amazed at the sense of joy and peace that surrounded Chris an burials. St. Jerome tells us that, when St. Paul the Anchorite of Thebes was buried, they wrapped his body and carried it to the grave, singing hymns and psalms. (cf. St Jerome, The Life of Paulus the First Hermit, 16). The pagans also no ced that Chris ans would even give a decent burial to the poor whose families could not afford the expenses. Unlike the pagans, Chris ans did not cremate the bodies of the poor and dump their ashes into a common grave.

[6] Funeral rites are important. On a human level, ritualized mourning shows respect for the dead, comforts those le behind and leads the bereaved back to normal life. On a spiritual level, funeral rites provide the occasion during which a faith community expresses its beliefs in the face of death and offers healing and comfort to those le behind.

[7] Today, we are beginning to witness a minimizing and even elimina on of rituals surrounding death and burial. An increasing number of Catholics are breaking away from tradi onal Catholic funerals. There are a number of reasons for this growing trend.

[8] First, the seculariza on of society. God’s design for birth and marriage finds no place in court decisions and recent laws. With increasing ferocity, even the discussion of God is being banned from the public forum. This radical divorce of religious beliefs from current debates surrounding birth and marriage diminishes the importance of faith in dealing with death.

[9] Second, a strong sense of individualism in our culture. Some hold that every individual has total authority over his or her life. Each person has the right, therefore, to live and die as he or she sees fit. The individual is sovereign. There is no need of community. In living and dying, it is the individual that ma ers first and foremost. The faith community and its prac ces are secondary.

[10] Third, the removal of death from our view. Most deaths take place outside the home, in hospitals or nursing homes. The dead are waked in funeral homes. The stark reality of death itself is cosme cally disguised. By keeping death and dying at a distance, we avoid facing the existen al anxiety of our own demise. In fact, the quicker the funeral can be done, the less me we have to face death.

[11] Fourth, the general decline in religious prac ce. Church a endance is down. Many no longer recognize an obliga on to a end Mass on Sundays and Holy Days; and, they are teaching their children by example to think the same. Sadly, because their children

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have fallen away from a ending Mass, parents who have a ended church regularly all their life are now being denied the spiritual benefit of a funeral Mass. It is now becoming necessary for those who want a full Catholic funeral to leave that instruc on for family members.

[12] Fi h and the most important, a loss of faith. Imbued with materialism, many have lost the sense of transcendence. They no longer see the human person as des ned for more than this world can offer. Death is simply the end, not a transi on to life with God.

[13] Nonetheless, death s ll remains a reality and must be faced. Catholic funeral rites offer the bereaved a needed me to grieve and to strengthen their faith. They offer those le behind a way to face death by celebra ng life in Christ. They provide a needed moment to affirm the basic truths of faith at a painful moment. When the rites are followed, they offer a faith-filled way to find meaning, to remember and to pray for the deceased and to move forward with hope.

[14] As Catholics, we celebrate our funeral rites to praise and thank God, the author of all life, for the gi of life given the individual whom he has now called to the fullness of life in Christ. Through our funeral rites, we also show our respect for the person we love. We treat the body of the deceased “with respect and charity, in faith and hope of the Resurrec on. The burial of the dead is a corporal work of mercy; it honors the children of God, who are temples of the Holy Spirit. …” (Catechism of the Catholic Church, 2300-2301).

[15] Catholic funeral rites include a wake, a funeral, and commi al. Let us look at each of these elements. Together, they are one ac on of handing our loved ones back to God and comfor ng each other with the assurances of faith.

The Wake

[16] In the past, a er a person died, family and friends kept vigil over the body. In days when medical science was not as advanced as today, the wake, that is, the standing watch over the body, assured the family that their loved one had truly died. It also served to keep the body safe un l burial.

[17] Today, wakes that once took place in the home of the deceased now take place in funeral homes or in the church. And, there is the trend to shorten the wake or eliminate it completely. This does not help the grieving process.

[18] The wake has value. It gives people a chance to show their respect for the deceased by visi ng with the family in the presence of the deceased’s body. Sharing memories, happy moments and stories about the deceased brings consola on and support to the bereaved. The wake is an appropriate place for eulogies that honor the memory of the deceased.

[19] During the wake, the prayer service turns the mourners’ a en on to God who has created each of us to find fulfillment in heaven. And, such prayer benefits the dead. As Sacred Scripture teaches, “It is…a holy and wholesome thought to pray for the dead, that they may be loosed from their sins” (2 Mc 12:46). In death as in life, we are bound together and can help one another with our prayers.

The Funeral Mass

[20] The most important element of Catholic funeral rites is the funeral liturgy. Mass at the death of a loved one should never be omi ed. It is the greatest act of worship and praise that we can offer God. It is our way of sharing in Christ’s victory over sin and death. It is the most efficacious prayer we can offer for the deceased.

[21] The Eucharist is the Paschal Mystery celebrated in our midst. It is our sharing in Christ’s Passover from death to life. Every Eucharist makes present to us Jesus on Calvary as he dies for us. Every Eucharist makes present to us Jesus, risen from the dead. Every Eucharist renews our hope that, at death, “life is changed not ended, and, when this earthly dwelling turns to dust, an eternal dwelling is made ready [for us] in heaven” (Preface I for the Dead).

[22] At the Eucharis c table, we are united with our beloved dead in the Communion of Saints. Death separates us from those we love. The Eucharist keeps us united. The spiritual bond of all the bap zed is not severed in death. The prayerful celebra on of the funeral Mass makes us experience the communion of love and faith that we have with each other and with our beloved dead.

[23] Our faith teaches that, at death, “the body separates from the soul, the human body decays, and the soul goes to meet God, while awai ng its reunion with its glorified body” (Catechism of the Catholic Church, 997). At the moment of death, we are judged. We see our whole life in the light of God’s truth. This is called the par cular judgment.

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[24] If we die in a state of total aliena on from God, we remain in that condi on in hell. If we die in a state of perfect charity, we enter the blessedness of heaven immediately. If we have led good lives and are not perfected in our charity at death, we experience the purifying love of God in purgatory before entering the Presence of God in heaven.

[25] Pope St. John Paul II said: “Those who live in this state of purifica on a er death are not separated from God but are immersed in the love of Christ. Neither are they separated from the saints in heaven…nor from us on earth… We all remain united in the Mys cal Body of Christ, and we can therefore offer up prayers and good works on behalf of our brothers and sisters in purgatory” (General Audience, August 4, 1999).

[26] Our beloved dead benefit from our prayers of intercession, especially the Mass. We should pray for the dead and also have Masses said for them as well. On a few days of the year, liturgical law does not allow a funeral Mass, e.g. on Holy Thursday, Good Friday and Holy Saturday. Nonetheless, a funeral liturgy outside of Mass should be celebrated. At a later date, family and friends should gather to celebrate Mass for the deceased.

[27] The growing custom of subs tu ng prayers at the funeral home or at the graveside for a funeral Mass deprives the deceased and the living of the spiritual benefits of the Eucharist. It should not be encouraged. When families express no desire for a funeral Mass, all those who arrange for funerals, most especially clergy, should explain the great value of the funeral Mass, even for those who have been lax in their faith. They should do all that is possible to encourage the bereaved to celebrate a funeral Mass. Their encouragement and instruc on can lead the faithful to a greater apprecia on of the richness of grace given us in the Church.

[28] While words of remembrance by a friend or family member are permi ed by the Order of Chris an Funerals, the prac ce has evolved into an interrup on of the funeral Mass and has become a source of even greater emo onal distress to grief stricken family members rather than a consola on at the moment when we are to “comfort one another with assurances of faith.” Therefore, in the Diocese of Paterson, those planning funerals should make every effort to locate any brief words of remembrance before the liturgy begins.

Commi al

[29] Our bodies are sacred. In the saving waters of bap sm, our body is washed. It is anointed with the chrism of salva on and nourished on the Eucharist, the food of immortality. In life, it is the very dwelling place of God. As St. Augus ne teaches, “The bodies of the dead are not … to be despised and le unburied…” (St. Augus ne, City of God I.13). The body is not a mere husk to be cast away or a useless garment to be discarded. If we treasure and honor the pictures of our beloved dead, how much more their very bodies!

[30] Because the body is so sacred, the Church clearly prefers that the body of the deceased be present for the funeral rites. (Order of Chris an Funerals, 413-418) Families who opt for crema on should be strongly encouraged to bring the body of the deceased to Church. Crema on best takes place a er the funeral Mass and the Prayers of Commi al. This order gives full expression to our belief in the sacredness of the body and the hope of the Resurrec on.

[31] The first Chris ans called their catacombs “Koimeteria.” The word koimeterion means dormitory, the place where you go to bed at night and rise in the morning. Those first believers saw the catacombs as just a res ng place for the body that would certainly rise up when the final day dawns. They also mark their tombs with the word Depositus (deposited), some mes abbreviated as the le er D. The dead were “deposited,” that is, placed like grains of wheat in the earth to be awakened to new life on the last day.

[32] Thus, in keeping with the Church’s tradi on of respect for the body, even cremains should receive proper burial. They are not to be sca ered over land or sea nor are they to be kept at home. They are not to be split up among family members nor are they to be encased in jewelry to be worn by their loved ones. They are to be reverently “deposited” in a cemetery or mausoleum to await the Resurrec on of the dead, together with all those who have gone before and a er them.

[33] To help all Catholics appreciate and embrace the Church’s funeral prac ce, it is highly recommended that every parish have a ministry that reaches out to its members at the me of death. When deaths occur, the faithful are also encouraged to no fy the parish. In this way, a priest, deacon or other suitable parish minister can be present to the bereaved as soon as possible to give comfort and to assist, along with the professional funeral director, in preparing the complete funeral rites. Needless to say, the faithful should contact a priest before someone dies so that the dying person can be properly prepared to die with the comfort and strength of the sacraments.

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[34] The Church’s care for her children at the moment of death is never a ma er of rules and regula ons. Rather, it is faith in ac on. It is believers accompanying other believers with compassion and charity at the moment their loved ones are called home to God.

N 1 S A S B S

C 7:30 E M N 1

November 1st is the Solemnity of All Saints, a holy day of obliga on. Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday evening, October 31st at 7:30 in commemora on of the feast and on Wednesday at 7:00 and 11:45 in the morning and at 7:30 in the evening. Bishop Serratelli will be the celebrant of our evening Mass at 7:30 on November 1st. Please join us to honor all of the saints in glory and in welcoming our Bishop.

T B ’ A A “I G W R ”

Thank you for your a en on and generosity as we conducted the “In-Pew” step in the Bishop’s Annual Appeal. Your support of the Appeal does so much to assist the vital work of Catholic Chari es and is also a help to our parish in the form of a rebate that we receive as a result of our par cipa on in the Appeal.

I also thank all of you who have given to the Appeal in past years or who have responded to a recent mailing from Bishop Serratelli. Your support of the Appeal helps the lives of so many who depend upon our generosity.

Dona ons to the Appeal do not have to be large – every gi helps and is a sign of your commitment to these important ministries of the Church. No one can do everything but everyone can do something to help. Please make your contribu on to the Appeal in order to help those who are so much in need of our living expression of God’s kindness.

T B ’ A A :

• O C C - The largest percentage of Appeal funds support our diocesan Catholic Chari es with dona ons to these programs and services:

• S S With the help of the Bishop’s Annual Appeal last year, much was done to support Catholic schools in the inner-city area, including capital improvements such as roof replacement, HVAC upgrades, interior ligh ng and exterior doors. The Appeal also helped fund financial aid to assist families to afford Catholic school educa on, technology upgrades to enhance the academic programs offered in the schools and support of school ac vi es such as music, art and sports that give a well-rounded educa onal experience.

• Day care and extended day care for working poor families • Assisted transporta on for the elderly and medically frail • Individual and family counseling • Emergency food banks • Adult day care for economically disadvantaged seniors • Housing and case management for persons with HIV/AIDS • Case management for adults and children with HIV/AIDS • Group homes for adults with disabili es • Family Support and case management for families with

developmentally and intellectually disabled adults • Pastoral care, spirituality programs and religious educa on for

adults with developmental and intellectual disabili es • A er-school and summer programs • Furniture for low-income families • Clothing pantries

• Substance abuse counseling • Home repairs for seniors • Chore services for low income seniors and the disabled • Legal services for low income immigrants • Meals on Wheels for seniors and the disabled • Case management, job training and support services for

returning men and women veterans and older veterans • Preven ve loss of housing and finding new housing for low

income individuals and families • English as a Second Language classes • Inner-city Community Gardens to grow fresh produce for food

pantries • Food Back Pack Programs for low income children on

weekends • Programs for Youth at Risk

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Monsignor T. Mark Condon Pastor

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• S E D P ’ R R The Bishop’s Annual Appeal helps fund the educa on of our seminarians and Nazareth Village, our diocesan priests’ re rement residence in Chester. This is especially important since the number of seminarians has increased drama cally in recent years, along with the cost of their forma on. The Appeal helps both of these groups of men: those who are preparing for a life me of service to the Church and those who have faithfully served for decades.

• P R Half of the amount received over our parish goal will be returned to our parish for our own needs. Not only does the Appeal support many worthwhile ministries throughout the diocese, it will also help our own parish if we reach and exceed our goal.

96 cents of every dollar raised is applied to the Appeal needs as outlined above. The 4 cent balance for fundraising expenses is far below the guidelines recommended by the Be er Business Bureau Wise Giving Alliance.

N T M F D

November is the month of the faithful departed. Each year the names of our deceased loved ones are placed in a Book of Remembrance and kept in church during the month of November so that they are remembered in prayer. If you would like to remember your departed loved ones during the month of November please use the envelopes found at the doors of the church in order to do so. The envelopes may be returned to the collec on basket or the parish offices by October 29, 2017. Please make sure to clearly inscribe the names of your departed loved ones on the envelopes so that they may be entered in our Book of Remembrance. A Mass of Remembrance will be celebrated for all of those who have died in the past year on November 2, 2017 at 7:30 in the evening.

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Here we go again . . . a word about parking. Please be a en ve to the limited parking spaces that we have. Parishioners and visitors o en express astonishment at the way that parking spaces are wasted and the haphazard way that people park in our lot. Once again, it is important to note that we don’t have spaces to waste. When spaces are wasted because of a failure to pull all the way through the space then there are people who cannot find a place to park and those who have difficulty walking find it nearly impossible to make it to the elevator so that they can access the church. It just takes a few extra minutes to be though ul. Please take the me to be mindful of others.

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Thank you for your generous support of our Parish Food Pantry that helps so many in need. As you make dona ons, please keep in mind the following items that we are in need of: peanut bu er and jelly; canned vegetables; macaroni and cheese; and pasta sauce. Thank you for your generosity!

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Faith Formation Corner We Are STILL in NEED of Catechists! Our ability to provide effective programming for so many of our children enrolled in our program is only made possible if we have enough volunteers to serve as catechists. Please carefully review the information in the registration letter with regard to our need for Catechists and return the Catechist Volunteer Form that was enclosed in the registration packet to the ministry center ASAP. If you would like more detailed information about becoming a catechist, please contact Trish at pfiliaci@gmail.com or leave a message at the Parish Ministry Center 973-256-5200. Confirmation Program OUTREACH OPPORTUNITIES Please see the following list for possible ministry opportunities that all students can become involved with:

Fr. English Food Pans Please support the Fr. English Center and support a family or two by making a meal for them to enjoy. Food pans and recipes are available during each confirmation session. All pans should be clearly marked with the meal that it contains and they should be brought back to the next month’s confirmation session FROZEN.

Altar Servers This is an important ministry for our parish and your support and involvement once per month is needed! We are in need of servers at all weekend masses. Please contact the Parish Ministry Center (973-256-5200) if you are interested in becoming an altar server.

Lectors Readers Wanted! We are in need of lectors to read once per month during one of our liturgies. Please contact the Parish Ministry Center (973-256-5200) if you are interested in becoming a lector.

Our Music Ministry Needs You! Join us in our Adult and Children’s Choirs as we share our love for the Lord and praise Him through music. For more information, contact Stella at 973-256-5200 x-23 or talk to her after mass.

Faith Formation Assistants Classroom Assistants are needed for our Faith Formation Program. Please contact Trish Filiaci at pfiliaci@gmail.com if you are interested in volunteering.

Food Bank Community food bank dates have been set for this year. It is a wonderful ministry and opportunity to work with others to help feed the hungry. For more specific information about dates and what is involved in this ministry, please contact Laura Beausoleil at jerseygirl00001@gmail.com.

Special Olympic Events Volunteers are needed for upcoming Special Olympic Events in our area. Please contact Chris Troyano for more specific information: ctroyano@glenridge.org.

Holy Angels Thanksgiving Food Drive Now In Progress! Please support our annual Thanksgiving Food Drive for the needy. We need your help in order for us to provide Thanksgiving dinner items for those local families that need us. We are currently accepting all donations of Thanksgiving related food items. Please bring donations to the vestibule of the church or drop them off at the Parish Ministry Center. Suggestions for the meal are: Frozen turkeys, condiments, sauces, jarred or canned soups, antipasto, pasta sauce, olives, pickles, pasta, canned veggies, cranberry sauce, white potatoes, gravy, instant stuffing & potatoes, dinner rolls & bread. Desserts: Jello, pudding, dates, nuts, fruits, coffee, tea, (crust mix & filling for baking). Please help provide a Thanksgiving meal to those who would otherwise be without.

A Special Invitation, Thanksgiving Celebration On Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 23rd, individuals or small families who will be alone or unable to celebrate Thanksgiving with their own family are invited to join the Justice and Peace Committee and members of the Holy Angels Community for a special Holiday Dinner with all the trimmings. Please join our Holy Angels "family" as welcomed guests. Our gathering will begin at noon. Dinner will start at 1:00 PM. For more information or to R.S.V.P., please call Agnes Czaplinski at 973-942-7167. If you know of anyone who should be included, please call and we will send them an invitation. Please note that it is imperative that all guests R.S.V.P. no later than Sunday, November 20th.

Thanksgiving Celebration Volunteers & Donations Needed!!!

Once again, the JPIC and the Holy Angels Community will be hosting Dinner on Thanksgiving Day for individuals or small families who will be alone or separated from their families. We need your help with a variety of

tasks. Our biggest need is for volunteers to prepare food ahead of time and drop it off on Thanksgiving Day or the evening before. In addition to all the trimmings, we could use a few individuals who are willing to cook a turkey or turkey breast. We also need volunteer help, including transporting guests to and from Holy Angels and clean-up on Thanksgiving afternoon. If you can help in any of these areas, please contact Agnes at 973-942-7167 for further details. Volunteers do not have to be present on Thanksgiving Day to be a part of our team!

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Easter 2016 Easter 2017

$

$40,619

Maintenance Collection Fund Last Collection 10/22/17 2017-2018 Cumulative Collection

Next Collection 11/18/17-11/19/17

$2,775

$12,732

Envelope Usage Registered Households Households Receiving Envelopes Households Using Envelopes

1,789

396 327

Financial Outlook Ending 10/22/17

Collection Goals 2017-2018 Yearly Collection Goal 2017-2018 Weekly Goal

$535,500

$10,500

Collection 10/22/17 Collection thru envelopes/checks Collection thru Cash Auto Debit Program Weekly Collection Total

$7,232 $1,828 $ 530 $9,590

Weekly Collection Analysis Collection Shortage - 10/22/17 Cumulative Shortage

Fiscal Year 7/1/16-6/30/17 $910

$14,237

Restaurant Night Come support Holy Angels an easy way. Dine at the restaurant on the corresponding date, give your server the flyer and 20% of your check will be donated by the restaurant to Holy Angels. Here is the final Fall date:

TGI Fridays Wednesday, December 6, 2017

Winter/Spring dates coming soon!

Knights of Columbus Council 3835

Pork Chop Dinner Friday, November 10, 2017 – 5:30 PM Holy Angels Church in St. Francis Hall

Golden fried pork chop in gravy for a sweet and tender, “fall-off-the-bone” flavor, mashed potatoes,

green beans, salad and dessert Refreshments included

“Hey, don’t bust my chops” – it’s only… $15.00 per person

Kids meal 10 and under: hot dog for $5.00 Must purchase dinner tickets by November 8th

No door sales!! Take-outs available

For tickets, call Peter 646-256-6695

Our Lady of the Holy Angels Cordially invites you to join us for a

Social Gathering

“Delightful Desserts”

Friday, November 17th 7:00-9:00 PM

in St. Francis Hall

Enjoy desserts, coffee & tea Light music

Prizes and silent auction

Tickets: $20.00

Tickets or Donations: Lynda Hade 973-979-3635 Parish Ministry Center 973-256-5200 Homemade baked goods: Twiggy 973-768-7386

Great Ideas and Volunteers Needed Holy Angels has established a Fundraising Committee. We are looking for people who would like to help with these events and also bring fresh ideas for other fundraisers. Our next meeting is Monday, October 30, 2017.

If you are interested, please call Mary Rose Stevens at 973-703-3844. Please give your email when you call so we can easily communicate with you. Thank you for giving this your attention.

An Evening With Sisters The Religious Teachers Filippini are celebrating "An Evening With Sisters" on Monday, November 13th from 7:00-9:00 PM at Villa Walsh Convent, Morristown. This event will be open to high school and college aged women discerning their vocation. Food and drink will be provided. For details, please contact the office of the Delegate for Religious at 973-777-8818 x-207 or kerry@patersondiocese.org.

All Souls Book of Remembrance All Souls Envelopes are available for you to inscribe the names of your departed loved ones. Please return the envelopes through the collection basket or to the office by today, October 29th so that they may be placed in our Book of

Remembrance throughout the month of November. The pain of physical separation from those whom we love is eased by our celebration of the Eucharist which tells us that we are part of a great communion of saints where the bonds of love forged by God himself do not unravel with death.